Sonia Gandhi memoir’s India edition likely to feature saree-clad photo clicked by Rajiv Gandhi
Sonia's book deal with Penguin Random House India fell through as she refused to make changes or deletions of references to PM Modi, RSS and Chinese intrusions.
The Indian edition of Sonia Gandhi's memoir is expected to feature a saree-clad photograph taken by her late husband, Rajiv Gandhi, on its cover, according to sources. This differs from the close-up headshot used in the international edition. The Indian jacket is set to be released by HarperCollins, who are close to finalising an agreement to publish and distribute the book in India.
The memoir, titled 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', chronicles Sonia Gandhi's life journey from her childhood in post-war Italy to her relationship with Rajiv Gandhi and her experiences in India. It includes her recollections of her meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as her devastating personal losses, including the assassinations of her mother-in-law, Indira Gandhi, and her husband.
However, the Indian edition is facing issues with the publisher, Penguin Random House India, who initially withdrew from releasing the book, citing that Gandhi refused to make changes or deletions of references to Modi, the RSS, and Chinese intrusions. Penguin Random House India has since clarified that they remain keen to publish the memoir and stressed their responsibility to fact-check and provide editorial recommendations.
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